NNA - Northern Neurological Alliance

What is the Northern Neurological Alliance?

The Northern Neurological Alliance (NNA) is a charity which seeks to:

• Act as an information resource for people living with a long term neurological condition and their carers, signposting them as necessary to organisations which can provide the care they need
• Research the actual experience of people living with a long term neurological condition in terms of health and social care services, collating and publishing the information acquired to demonstrate good practice, gaps in services or poor quality services
• Provide education on neurological conditions to front line staff
• Campaign for improved, integrated, person centred services
• Seeks to empower individuals to take control of their condition and make informed choices about their care so that they can live well

The Northern Neurological Alliance covers the geographical area of Newcastle, North Tyneside and Northumberland, North Cumbria, South Tyneside, Gateshead and Sunderland, and is one of a number of Regional Neurological Alliances linked to the Neurological Alliance nationally.

Locally, there is close partnership working with our neighbouring Neurological Alliance in Tees Valley, Durham and North Yorkshire (TVDNY).  Together, we work with the North East Neurosciences Network and its constituent neurological forums to advise and influence the commissioning of neurological services in the north east.  The North East Neurosciences Network operates under the umbrella of the North East Cardiovascular Network.

Where can I find out more about a particular neurological condition?

The Northern Neurological Alliance, Tees Valley, Durham and North Yorkshire Neurological Alliance and the North East Neurosciences Network jointly manage this website.  If you cannot find the answers you require on the website please contact us directly; our contact details can be found on the Home page of the website.

Which voluntary agencies are members of the Northern Neurological Alliance?

The charities listed below are represented on the Board of Trustees of the Northern Neurological Alliance, and work in close partnership with the NNA.

Headway
Multiple Sclerosis Society
Motor Neurone Disease Association
Parkinson's UK
Stroke Association